When is my Jack Russell going to lose his teeth?

[candylover]

My Jack Russell is 11 months old and only lost about 4-5 of his teeth. I was wondering at what time do dogs usually lose their teeth. If my dog doesn't lose his teeth what will happen?

[divegirl]

He's probably already lost them! Just because you didn't see them or find them they still come through and at a surprisingly fast rate.

Lisa x

[barb1314]

I only ever found one of Lottie's baby teeth,all the others came out and I never saw any more.

[Ratty2E]

As the others have said he probably has lost his puppy teeth. If you've not noticed they most likely came out when he was eating or chewing a toy and he swallowed them. I've had a lot of puppies over the years and only ever managed to collect a handful of puppy teeth.

[lankeela]

If its just a case of you not noticing him losing them then they probably came out when he was chewing something (thats why puppies chew!) but if he has extra teeth - i.e. still got puppy teeth as well as new adult ones then the vet can remove the puppy ones to make sure there is room for the adult ones to grow properly otherwise it can affect his eating. Pups have usually finished teething by seven or eight months and most people wouldn't notice it happening (apart from the chewed shoes, furniture, hands etc.!)

[candylover]

thx really helpful. :]

[daisym6]

my puppy lost her teeth with out knowing... some times they swallow them! :D